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CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports
@no-regrets The CEC & Jays sound different.  It has been a long time but here is my input. I was not a big fan of the CEC TL5 transport.  My friend has an older CEC 5100(model) that he preferred for being more musical it that helps you.  The T... 
CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports
This topic was already covered  I will not repeat the comparisons.  I will say that a really good transport and DAC to my ears always sounds better than a streamer, etc.  But not a record.  But there are several streamers that are just so good tha... 
Counterpoint SA-1000 Phono Stage Issue
yes reach me that way  
Counterpoint SA-1000 Phono Stage Issue
@jaret   you messaged me but Im blocked from getting back to you   search vujdeaudio   
Speaker stand project
@charliehorse you messaged me but Im blocked from getting back to you   search vujdeaudio   
DC Offset Issue in Don Sachs Preamp
lynn nailed it      
Is Recording quality the real culprit?
YES  
Upgrade From SME IV to V - Worth It
IMO upgrade the phono stage you get much better results      
Power Amplifier - Maximum Resolution & Detail!
Comes down to design.  In simple terms, if the component has any filtering of the AC then you in general will get more details and a blacker background - think AC filter chokes.  They power supply caps can make things sound like mush or can have s... 
Toe in is crucial
Correct - once you find that speaker position, a little change can bring the soundstage into focus.  Most people cannot find that position so they never her the change.  
High end bookshelf speakers for Small room
Revival makes a small monitor speaker for very low price.      
JA Pulsars vs Harbeth 30.2
@tjraubacher the top of the line one for $5K I forget the name but it is the model 5  
JA Pulsars vs Harbeth 30.2
No we are not dealers we are manufacturers of audio components and a repair shop.  We get to hear so much stuff and these just impressed me.  Mike O'Keefe at HiFi Direct in Hackensack NJ  
JA Pulsars vs Harbeth 30.2
@tjraubacher - some of the Harbeth have such a beautiful mid-range you can easily simply fall in love with the music.  The speakers I mention a way less expensive and top to bottom are just impressive.  For $5K hard to believe but that's what we h... 
JA Pulsars vs Harbeth 30.2
Revival Speakers better than the Harbeth and they have bass to go with them! $5K and you are all set.  Easy to drive also.